Dr. Robyn Hawkins Merritt-Magnolia Chiropractic

Dr. Robyn Hawkins Merritt-Magnolia Chiropractic Helping busy moms feel their best during pregnancy and beyondđŸ«¶đŸ» Don’t worry we see dads & kids too!

As the holidays approach, do you notice shifts in your kids this time of year? 🎄🍂 Bedtimes get harder. Emotions run bigg...
11/21/2025

As the holidays approach, do you notice shifts in your kids this time of year? 🎄🍂

Bedtimes get harder. Emotions run bigger. Energy dips faster. And while holiday excitement is in full swing, their little bodies can feel the stress of the season just as much as the joy.

Here’s why: a child’s nervous system is always working to adapt. It helps regulate things like mood, sleep, and energy - all of which take a hit when the days get shorter, schedules get busier, and sugar sneaks onto more plates. 😅

When their nervous system is stressed or stuck in overdrive, kids have a harder time settling at night, staying regulated through transitions, and keeping their immune system strong. And as a parent, that can make the holidays feel a little heavier than they need to.

Chiropractic care helps keep your child’s nervous system clear so their brain and body can work together the way they’re designed to. When that communication flows, kids can:

đŸ€ Sleep more soundly, even with later nights
đŸ€ Adapt more easily to shifting routines and family gatherings
đŸ€ Handle emotions without such big meltdowns
đŸ€ Stay healthier through all the extra germs that come with the season

This holiday season, imagine your child taking in the magic with more balance, resilience, and joy! That’s the gift of a clear and connected nervous system. ✹

Every day, your body produces free radicals as a natural part of metabolism, stress, toxins, and even exercise. Normally...
11/21/2025

Every day, your body produces free radicals as a natural part of metabolism, stress, toxins, and even exercise. Normally, your cells can neutralize them with antioxidants.

But when free radicals build up faster than your body can manage, it leads to oxidative stress - an imbalance that damages cells, speeds up aging, and contributes to fatigue, inflammation, and chronic health challenges.

Here’s where the nervous system comes in:

When your nervous system is overloaded or misaligned, your body has a harder time regulating stress, circulation, immune responses, and cellular repair. That makes oxidative stress hit harder and recovery slower.

Chiropractic care helps by restoring clear communication between your brain and body, which allows your system to:

✹ Better regulate stress to help lower overall oxidative load
✹ Improve circulation and oxygen delivery for healthier cells
✹ Support stronger immune defenses
✹ Promote repair and healing so your body can keep up with daily wear and tear

Oxidative stress may be unavoidable, but with a well-regulated nervous system, your body can more easily adapt, recover, and stay healthy. đŸ€

When both spouses leave feeling way betterđŸ‘đŸ»đŸ€ Helping families feel their best is our favorite!
11/19/2025

When both spouses leave feeling way betterđŸ‘đŸ»đŸ€ Helping families feel their best is our favorite!

The holidays bring so much joy
but let’s be honest, they also bring a whole lot of stress on your body. Long car rides, ...
11/18/2025

The holidays bring so much joy
but let’s be honest, they also bring a whole lot of stress on your body. Long car rides, crowded airports, nights on a lumpy pull-out couch, kids staying up way past bedtime, and plates piled high with food your body isn’t used to. 😅

All of that adds up. Hours of sitting leave your body feeling tense. Different beds and late nights disrupt your sleep. Extra sugar and rich foods challenge your digestion. And, being in new places means you’re around a whole new set of germs.

That’s a lot for your nervous system to keep up with. 🧠✹ When it’s clear and adaptable, your body can:

🌿 Adapt to hours of sitting and rushing around
😮 Reset more easily after restless nights
đŸ„— Process the extra treats without so much discomfort
đŸ’Ș Stay resilient in the face of holiday germs

Getting adjusted BEFORE travel helps your body adapt to what’s ahead. Getting adjusted AFTER helps you bounce back so you can step back into your routine without feeling like you need a vacation from your vacation. đŸ€

You’ve probably heard a lot of things about chiropractic care - but not all of them are true. From who it’s for to what ...
11/17/2025

You’ve probably heard a lot of things about chiropractic care - but not all of them are true. From who it’s for to what it really helps with, there are plenty of myths out there that keep families from experiencing the full benefits of chiropractic adjustments.

Today, we’re setting the record straight! Swipe through to see the 4 most common myths about chiropractic - and the truth we want every family to know. đŸ€

The holiday season has a way of pulling us in a hundred directions at once. Between school events, travel, and family ga...
11/16/2025

The holiday season has a way of pulling us in a hundred directions at once. Between school events, travel, and family gatherings, it’s easy to get swept up in the hustle and forget what actually keeps us well.

Here are a few habits to anchor your family this season - practices that support both your health and your happiness:

1. Be intentional with your time/energy.
The people and environments you surround yourself with matter. Protect your family’s space by saying yes only to what feels aligned, and create quiet moments at home where everyone can recharge.

2. Support your nervous system.
When your nervous system is regulated, your body adapts better to stress, travel, late nights, and the inevitable sugar overload. Chiropractic adjustments or even five minutes of quiet can make a noticeable difference in how your whole family shows up.

3. Create anchors, not rigid schedules.
Holiday calendars can get unpredictable, and that’s okay! Instead of stressing over the clock, focus on simple anchors your family can count on - reading a story before bed, turning on music while you cook, or taking a short evening walk. These steady moments signal safety and rhythm to the nervous system, no matter how busy the day has been.

4. Choose presence over perfection.
Your kids (and your nervous system) don’t need flawless decorations or a magazine-worthy dinner. They need you present, engaged, and willing to laugh when things get messy.

5. Nourish from the inside out.
Hydration, whole foods, and movement may sound simple, but they’re the foundation for energy, resilience, and mood - all the things we need to enjoy the season fully.

This year, let’s let go of the pressure and lean into habits that help us feel grounded, connected, and well, because that’s the standard our families deserve all year long! ✹

Holiday Presence vs. Holiday Overwhelm ✹The holidays are meant to be full of laughter, traditions, and memories
but when...
11/15/2025

Holiday Presence vs. Holiday Overwhelm ✹

The holidays are meant to be full of laughter, traditions, and memories
but when stress piles up, it’s easy to slip into survival mode. That’s when overwhelm takes the wheel, and suddenly the season feels like a blur of to-do lists and exhaustion.

When your nervous system is stuck in stress mode, your body can only focus on “getting through.” But when it’s regulated, you actually have the capacity to slow down, enjoy your people, and take in the moments that matter.

Chiropractic care helps regulate the nervous system so you can move through the holidays with more calm, balance, and joy - instead of just trying to survive them. ✹

A child’s brain is growing and adapting at lightning speed. This ability, called neuroplasticity, is how the brain buil...
11/13/2025

A child’s brain is growing and adapting at lightning speed. This ability, called neuroplasticity, is how the brain builds new connections, learns new skills, and adapts to challenges. From crawling to walking, reading to regulating emotions, neuroplasticity is at the heart of every stage of development.

But, what many parents don’t realize is that the brain can only adapt as well as the signals it’s receiving. If there’s stress or interference in the nervous system, it can change the way those signals are processed - which may impact things like sleep, focus, motor skills, digestion, or even mood.

Regular chiropractic care sets the stage for more optimal growth and development. Adjustments tailored to your little one help restore smoother communication between the brain and body. When the nervous system is functioning clearly, kids have a stronger foundation for neuroplasticity - meaning their brains can learn, adapt, and regulate more effectively.

Every child’s path of growth is unique, but supporting the nervous system gives them the best chance to thrive - not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, and socially, too. đŸ€

Nothing makes our day like hearing how chiropractic care is making a difference đŸ«¶đŸ»
11/12/2025

Nothing makes our day like hearing how chiropractic care is making a difference đŸ«¶đŸ»

As routines get busier, sugar intake rises, sleep gets disrupted, and stress piles on, the nervous system starts to carr...
11/10/2025

As routines get busier, sugar intake rises, sleep gets disrupted, and stress piles on, the nervous system starts to carry more than it can handle. And when the nervous system is overloaded, the immune system is too - making it harder for your body to adapt and fight off what’s going around.

That’s why some families seem to catch EVERYTHING in November and December, while others breeze through with just a sniffle or two. The difference isn’t luck, it all comes down to adaptability.

Chiropractic care helps clear stress patterns in the nervous system so the body can:

đŸ’ȘđŸ» Respond more efficiently to germs
😮 Rest deeply to recover and repair
🧠 Communicate clearly between brain + immune system
🌿 Stay resilient, even when life gets busy

So the next time you wonder why your family always seems sick this time of year, remember - supporting the nervous system gives your immune system the foundation it needs to do its job. ✹

You’ve made a birth plan.You’ve packed the bag, read the books, and taken the classes. But, what’s often missing in birt...
11/10/2025

You’ve made a birth plan.
You’ve packed the bag, read the books, and taken the classes. But, what’s often missing in birth prep is support for the nervous system - the very system guiding your body through every stage of labor, delivery, and recovery.

Your nervous system plays a central role in:

✹ Coordinating contractions
✹ Regulating pain perception
✹ Helping your body shift between progress and rest
✹ Supporting hormone flow and emotional regulation
✹ Recovering in the hours, days, and weeks postpartum

When your nervous system is clear and connected, your body is more adaptable, more in tune, and more prepared to do what it was designed to do.

That’s why chiropractic care during pregnancy is so beneficial! It’s essential for helping your body function at its best during one of the most important transitions of your life.

That kind of support deserves a spot on every birth plan. đŸ€

Whether you’ve been counting down to it or dreading it, the end of Daylight Savings always brings a shift - one that dir...
11/02/2025

Whether you’ve been counting down to it or dreading it, the end of Daylight Savings always brings a shift - one that directly impacts your body’s internal rhythms. Your nervous system plays a key role in this transition, regulating your sleep/wake cycles, hormone release (like melatonin + cortisol), and the way your body adapts to changes in light and routine.

When your nervous system is adaptable, it can roll with these changes smoothly. But, if it’s already stressed, stuck in “fight or flight,” or overloaded, even a one-hour shift can throw everything off. That’s when families start to notice:

😮 Trouble falling asleep or waking up too early
🌙 Feeling groggy even after “extra sleep”
đŸ˜« Mood swings + crankiness (kids + adults alike)
🧠 Brain fog and poor focus

A clear + balanced nervous system makes it easier to transition between wake and sleep, to calm the stress response, and to keep your body’s natural rhythms regulated. When sleep happens the way it’s designed to, your body has the chance to heal, reset, and recharge the way it needs to! 🌙✹

If you’ve already been struggling with the time change - or if you know this season is always tough on your sleep and energy - now is the perfect time to get back on track with consistent chiropractic care.

Supporting your nervous system helps your body find its rhythm again, so you can feel rested, balanced, and ready to take on your day. đŸ€

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